PAR in UK and Cambodia: reflec4ons on a common approach

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1 PAR in UK and Cambodia: reflec4ons on a common approach

2 Par4cipatory Ac4on Research Value neutrality basis of research research is about leading to social transforma4on addressing inequality, discrimina4on, marginalisa4on and exclusion Praxis research leading to ac4on Subject object dichotomy defining research ques4ons, analysing data and developing ac4on plans is co- created by researcher and community Researcher plays a role as facilitator Both researcher and community become ac4ve par4cipants in the research process

3 Spiral of PAR

4 PAR in UK: SureStart: Cardiff; London (Evelyn, New Cross, Islington) New Deal for Communi4es: London (New Cross, Fulham); Salford Neighbourhood Ac4on Plans: Brighton Healthy Living Centres: London (Shepherds Bush); Cardiff Primary Care Trusts: Pa4ent Public Involvement: Crawley; Leicester Common theme: addressing social exclusion and inequality

5 Our approach Building capacity in communi4es through training residents and local community development workers in PAR accredited through Open College Network Providing on- going support and mentoring through the PAR process

6 Methodology

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9 WorldFish Part of the CGIAR group: a strategic partnership dedicated to advancing science to reduce poverty and hunger, improve human health and nutri4on, and enhance ecosystem resilience - its research is carried out by 15 Interna4onal Agricultural Research Centres WorldFish aims 1) improving the livelihoods of those who are especially poor and vulnerable in places where fisheries and aquaculture can make a difference, 2) achieving large scale, environmentally sustainable, increases in supply and access to fish at affordable prices for poor consumers in developing countries. 353 scien4sts and staff based in 8 countries focus on technologies, products and services

10 Aqua4c Agricultural System (AAS) programme Represents an alterna4ve to the dominant paradigm Shib in perspec4ve focus on pudng the poor and vulnerable at the center of the program.. [using] an approach that empowers communi4es and individuals to engage more effec4vely in their own development Research in Development aims to transform people s lives through addressing poverty, inequality, gender equality and sustainable development

11 PAR in Tonle Sap Biosphere, Cambodia

12 2014 PAR 4meline in Cambodia Produc4on of PAR Guide for Facilitators (April) Training programme for WF staff and NGO partner staff (May ) ToT programme for trainers to train community facilitators and NGO staff working in communi4es (August- October) Five days engagement in 12 communi4es with individuals and groups (August- October) Sharing of findings with local and regional government and non- government agencies working in Tonle Sap (November)

13 Reflec4ons on Common Approach Training and suppor4ng residents/ community facilitators and local community development workers to facilitate the PAR process Defining a safety and ethical framework for the PAR Developing locally relevant system for monitoring who we have spoken with and what they have said Developing research ques4ons with researchers and par4cipants Using methods that enable par4cipants to ar4culate and reflect on their own reali4es Going out to where people are rather than on them coming to you

14 Analysis conducted within communi4es three levels of analysis Feedback and verifica4on of findings Process complementary to the exis4ng decision- making processes Facilita4ng the voice of communi4es heard by service providers/ govt and non- govt reps

15 Monitoring system Bermondsey, London Code number Gender Age Ethnicity Housing status owner occupier, tenant Loca4on inside area, outside area.. Employment Disability Number of adults & children at home Tonle Sap, Cambodia Code number Gender Wealth group Age Ethnicity Disability Educa4on level Main occupa4on Female headed household

16 Monitoring Map

17 Par4cipatory methods

18 Going out and about in community

19 Analysis conducted by community facilitators

20 Thema4c analysis

21 Feedback to community

22 Engaging with service providers

23 Outcomes UK: Crawley, West Sussex; Brighton City Council; Hammersmith and Fulham: Commissioned follow- up PAR processes in other neighbourhoods because of the effec4veness of the gedng the voice of residents into the planning process Tonle Sap: I think this tool (seasonal calendar) is important because we could see which month is important for us. In the past, we know by talking with each other but we did not see so clearly about what we do in each season. This not only helps us to know which month we are busy, but also reveals that we are most busy with work around the house such as child bearing, raising chicken, home gardening, carrying water, etc. At the same 4me we are also busy with rice cul4va4on. In each day, we almost have no free 4me. Trainer: This new approach creates sense of ownership, creates space for villagers to develop their own ini4a4ves. NGOs used to be the ini4ators, thinkers, doers. The new approach requires a change in mindset, it will not happen within a short 4meframe

24 References CGIAR Research Program on Aqua4c Agricultural Systems (2012) Gender Strategy Brief a Gender Transforma4ve Approach to Research in Development. Penang, Malaysia. Fals- Borda, O (2007) Par4cipatory (Ac4on) Research in Social Theory: Origins and Challenges. In Reason, P; Bradbury, H (Eds) The Handbook of Ac4on Research. Concise Paperback Edi4on. Sage, London. Johnson, V; Nurick, R (2006) Regenera4on through Community Assessment and Ac4on: Overview of methodology. Development Focus, Brighton available at: hpp:// Pagliari, C (2007 ) Design and Evalua4on in ehealth: Challenges and Implica4ons for an Interdisciplinary Field. (J Med Internet Res 2007;9(2):e15) Zuber- Skerrit O. Models for ac4on research. In: Pinchen S, Passfield R, editors. Moving On: Crea4ve Applica4ons of Ac4on Learning and Ac4on Research. Queensland, Australia: Ac4on Research, Ac4on Learning and Process Management; 1995:3-29. WorldFish (2014) About us. hpp:// worldfish#.vaz0cbbfzay